This was my first backpacking trip. I did a lot of research to figure out how and what to pack. Here is what I ended up bringing:
GEAR:
-pack 46L
-daypack 18L
-hydration bladder (at least 2L)
-water bottle
-hiking shoes
-water shoes
-trekking poles
-tent and footprint (or hammock)
-sleeping bag
-sleeping pad
-inflatable pillow
-towel
-cookset (pot, utensils, plates/bowls, cups/mugs)
-stove fuel
-campsuds
-headlamp
-solar lantern x2
-collapsible water jug
-food bag / waste bag
-paracord
-caribiners
-lock for tent (didn’t use)
-gloves (for the chains on the Mooney Falls descent)
CLOTHING: (including what I wore in):
-hat
-sunglasses
-bathing suit
-rain jacket
-fleece half zip x1
-leggings x1
-shorts x1
-t-shirts x2
-tank tops x2
-underwear x4
-bras x3
-socks x4
ELECTRONICS:
-gopro
-camera
-phone
-power bank
OTHER:
-sunscreen
-first aid
-waterproof blister bandaids
-ankle/knee supports
-bug spray
-matches/lighter
-chapstick (!!! It is very dry and we all had very chapped lips)
-can opener if needed
FOOD:
-Electrolytes
-tea
-granola bars
All other food was split amongst our group, purchased en route to the trailhead.
Breakfast: oatmeal with almond butter
Lunch: wrap sandwiches either salmon, chicken, or tuna with various veggies.
Dinner: Backpacker’s Pantry freeze dried meals
Snacks: clementines, pumpkin seeds, nuts/trail mix, chickpeas, jerky
Here are links to the specific items I brought:
-pack - Osprey Kyte 46L. I felt this was a good size. I could fit everything I need but not have much extra space (and therefore overpack)
https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/kyte-46-KYTE46S19.html
-hiking shoe - I loved my Salomon Outline GTX sneakers. They are lightweight but sturdy, they had great traction on the slippery rocks, and they kept out the sand.
https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/outline-gtxr-w.html#color=8622
-water shoe - I also loved my Chaco Z Clouds. They were perfect for the all the water crossings on the way to Beaver Falls, but still had good track on the hills/rocks/ladders/etc.
https://www.chacos.com/US/en/z-cloud-2/38937W.html?icid=search_suggested_products
-tent - I have the 3 person: Marmot Crane Creek tent. We did sleep three, snug but comfortably. I like this tent, it is fairly light. However I do covet the Big Agnes super lightweight tent….
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754PY123/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-sleeping pad - decent one for the price. The super lightweight ones are very expensive and I wasn’t ready to invest in that yet.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RFG0NM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-headlamp (mine was very dull, my friend used this one: Goforwild rechargeable 500 lumens; I immediately purchased upon return)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SB2XDX2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-towel - LOVE these travel towels. They don’t pack up tiny, but are still compact and lightweight. Large enough for laying out. And quick drying. If you are tight on space and weight you may want to go with the smaller/thinner/lighter camping towels. But I personally don’t like how papery they feel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FCYKDMW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-cookset - I purchased the GSI Outdoors Halulite Microdualist two person cookset. I like how light it is, and how it all packs up together so small. However, my friend had the jetboil, and we could boil water in hers twice before mine would boil… so I would have to recommend hers, although it is more expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/Jetboil-Camping-Cooking-System-Carbon/dp/B0753NBMJ5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=jetboil&qid=1580830799&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ERT8WO/?coliid=I2J19LAQ3I23DN&colid=2WB5LBVBD69WU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
-campsuds - environmentally safe cleaning product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ANXJVI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-solar light - these are great, very compact and bright.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NQLRTF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Things I did not bring, but wish I had:
-CHAPSTICK!
-gloves (for Mooney Falls descent)
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